SWIVEL GOLD RING WITH EGYPTIAN SCARAB

Hyksos Period, Ca. 1630-1523 BC
A high-karat gold swivel ring featuring a steatite scarab, a symbol of rebirth and protection. The scarab shows six sacred serpents, representing divine authority. The ring has a simple D-shaped design with delicate coils on its shoulders and an embellished border around the scarab.
Size: D:21.59mm / US:12 1/4 / UK:Y ; 6g
Provenance: Property of a London Gentleman; formerly in a private UK collection formed in the the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Estimate: GBP 2000 - 3000